So far, 51 people have been confirmed dead as a result of the flooding in south-eastern Spain. Four of the dead are children, reports the Spanish broadcaster TVE and refers to local authorities. In addition to the dead who have been found, three people have been reported missing in the Valencia region. – It is a very difficult time for relatives and the missing. In the next few hours we will confirm the number of victims, but right now it is still impossible to give an exact figure. We are horrified, said Valencia region leader Carlos Mazon on Wednesday morning. Torrential rain triggered by a cold front in the south and east of Spain led to flash floods on Tuesday, including in the regions of Malaga, Murcia and Valencia. Photo: AP Overnight in cars and on roofs In Valencia, dozens of people have spent the night in cars and on roofs, reports the Spanish newspaper El Pais. Over 400 soldiers are assisting in the rescue work in the region. The authorities say that they are struggling to reach everyone who needs rescue. – We have initiated rescue, we have started to gain access to places that until recently could not be reached, we continue to work, said Mazon on Wednesday night. Photo: AP According to the official Spanish meteorological agency AEMET, around 200 liters per square meter of rain fell on Tuesday. A number of roads have been closed and emergency services are urging residents to avoid traveling on the roads. In addition, several train and flight departures have been canceled in the affected regions. On Wednesday, the rain moves north towards the province of Castellón, where heavy rain is reported until the afternoon. Published 30.10.2024, at 09.33 Updated 30.10.2024, at 09.52
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